Private foundation · EIN 75-2688118 · Fort Worth, Texas · Education

Lowdon Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $505K total, median $38K. 25% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$505K
Median grant
$38K
Stays in TX
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.4M

Grants paid in 2025

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GAUnrestricted donation$100K
Dallas 24 Hour ClubDallas, TXUnrestricted donation$100K
Australian Universities & Schools USA FoundationCambridge, MAUnrestricted donation$98K
Society of the Four ArtsPalm Beach, FLUnrestricted donation$50K
Fort Worth ZooFort Worth, TXUnrestricted donation$50K
Nexus Recovery CenterDallas, TXUnrestricted donation$50K
Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJUnrestricted donation$25K
Bath & Tennis Historic Bldg Preservation FoundationPalm Beach, FLUnrestricted donation$10K
Church Wardens of St MatthiasHarbour Street, ASUnrestricted donation$10K
St Vincents Curran FoundationDarlinghurst, ASUnrestricted donation$10K
St Ann Place Outreach CenterWest Palm Beach, FLUnrestricted donation$2,000
The Heritage FoundationWashington, DCUnrestricted donation$50

By state: Texas 3 · Georgia 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Florida 3 · New Jersey 1 · INTL 2

About this foundation

Lowdon Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Worth, Texas, administered in care of Robert R and Maria Lowdon, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Lowdon Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Lowdon Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $505K across 12 grants, a median of $38K.

Where does Lowdon Family Foundation give?

Texas (3 grants), Georgia (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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